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Memorable Commercials [March 2025]

You know how sometimes you come across a commercial on TV that really resonates with you? The most memorable part is often the choice of music.

You find yourself humming along, or the lyrics just hit you in the feels.

In this article, we’ve picked out the most memorable songs from commercials airing in March 2025.

From fresh arrangements of nostalgic classics to original tracks showcasing new talent, you’re sure to discover some catchy, delightful tunes that will stick with you.

Memorable Commercials [March 2025] (21–30)

Suntory Whisky Kakubin “imagine.” version

You like whisky, don’t you?Okano Akihito

This is a whiskey commercial featuring Haruka Igawa as a bar owner, with Ryo Kase and Kei Tanaka appearing as customers.

In the ad, there’s only background music and narration; the actors seem to be talking, but their voices are muted, so you can’t tell what they’re saying.

It might be fun to imagine their conversation just from their expressions.

The familiar song “Whisky ga, Osuki desho?” is used as the BGM, and this time it’s sung by Porno Graffitti’s Akihito Okano.

The track has a passionate, more mature feel.

JR East Suica “Tami-chan Moves to Tokyo” Edition

Only oneAoba Ichiko

This commercial portrays the scene of Tami-chan, played by Ikoi Hayase, moving to Tokyo, while also depicting the warmth of the people seeing her off.

Although her parents oppose it, she decides to move to Tokyo; during the send-off, she notices that the Suica card she was given has been preloaded, and she feels their warmth.

That human kindness is further emphasized by Ichiko Aoba’s performance of “Hitotsu Dake.” The blend of gentle piano tones and a fragile-sounding vocal is striking, and the song conveys, with heartfelt sincerity, the importance of human connection.

Memorable Commercials [March 2025] (31–40)

Apple iPhone 14 “Goodbye, Leon”

ALIVEHanni El Khatib

Hanni El Khatib – ALIVE (Official Video)
ALIVEHanni El Khatib

A man panics when his pet chameleon stops moving and texts his partner to report it.

But right after sending the message, the chameleon starts moving again.

The man then unsends the message he just sent.

It’s a commercial highlighting that the iPhone Messages app lets you undo a sent message.

The background music is Hanni El Khatib’s “ALIVE,” a laid-back yet groovy track that becomes addictive after just one listen.

Apple iPod + iTunes

Are You Gonna Be My GirlJet

Jet – Are You Gonna Be My Girl (Official Music Video)
Are You Gonna Be My GirlJet

When it comes to Apple commercials, many people probably think of the one with dancing silhouettes set against pop-colored backgrounds.

This ad was for the iPod and iTunes, and the combination of music and visuals is undeniably cool.

The track used is “Are You Gonna Be My Girl,” a signature song by the Australian band Jet.

The guitar riff, steeped in a garage rock vibe, is incredibly cool, and the raspy vocals suit it perfectly.

It’s a song that will definitely stick in your head after just one listen.

UNIQLO Life and Wear “Life Colors” Edition

Ban Ban BanKUWATA BAND

Kuwata Band (Keisuke Kuwata) - Ban Ban Ban (PV)
Ban Ban BanKUWATA BAND

Titled “LifeColors,” this commercial introduces T-shirts in a variety of colors to match different scenes.

Each color even has a name perfectly suited to its scene—like “Horizon Green” and “After-school Orange”—which feels really charming.

It highlights how, with Uniqlo, you can choose T-shirts from a rich palette of colors.

The background music is “Ban Ban Ban,” released by Kuwata Band in 1986.

Its refreshing, catchy melody line and the groovy bass line that supports it are especially striking.

Be sure to give it a careful listen.

Mitsubishi Motors Lancer Cedia Wagon Turbo 2001

Arrivée des camionneursMichel Legrand

Arrivée des camionneurs (From “Les demoiselles de Rochefort”)
Arrivée des camionneursMichel Legrand

This commercial, which aired in 2001 and shows a lively drive as it suddenly warps from the city into the great outdoors, is for the Lancer Cedia Wagon Turbo.

The vivid yellow Lancer racing through rocky mountains really leaves an impression, doesn’t it? By the way, many people have probably heard the song playing in the background of this commercial but don’t know its title.

The piece is Arrivée des camionneurs, composed by Michel Legrand for the film The Young Girls of Rochefort.

It’s also known in Japanese as “Kyaraban no Tōchaku” (Arrival of the Caravan).

Its passionately evocative melodic line stands out, and once you hear it, its catchiness really sticks with you.

Asahi Soft Drinks: Mitsuya Cider “Crazy About the Band” Version

Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO

Titled “Crazy About the Band,” this commercial shows Erika Ikuta playing guitar and singing together with SHISHAMO.

Many viewers will likely relate to Ikuta’s words about the joy of being absorbed in something you love.

The footage also features Ikuta and the members of SHISHAMO toasting with Mitsuya Cider, highlighting its refreshing taste.